The Embassy of Türkiye in Sarajevo represents Türkiye in Bosnia and Herzegovina and serves Turkish citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Vilsonovo šetalište bb, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Telephone | +387 33 568 750 |
| Fax | +387 33 568 777 |
| embassy.sarajevo@mfa.gov.tr consulate.sarajevo@mfa.gov.tr |
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| Head of Mission | Emin Akseki, Ambassador |
| National Day | 29 October (Proclamation of the Republic) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Hours shown: office hours, according to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry’s directory of foreign missions (October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The office lies in central Sarajevo, within walking distance of the old town and the main tram line along Maršala Tita.
- Consular section: tel. +387 33 568 791 / +387 33 568 792 / +387 33 568 793 (according to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry’s directory).
The embassy and its network in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The ambassador is Emin Akseki. Türkiye also has consulates general in Banja Luka and Mostar.
Consular services
Depending on where you live, consular matters may also be handled by the consulate general in Mostar and the consulate general in Banja Luka.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Turkish sources:
New ordinary passport (adults)
- Book an appointment first – applications must be made in person
- Turkish ID card (T.C. Kimlik Kartı) or temporary ID document
- All previous passports that have not been cancelled, valid or expired
- One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
- The application form is prepared at the consulate
- Passports cannot be extended – a new passport is issued each time
Temporary passport (emergency travel)
- Turkish ID card – original and photocopy
- Any previous passports (valid or expired) that have not been cancelled
- If both passport and ID are lost: a photo document such as a family register or driving licence
- One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background
- Plane or bus ticket back to Türkiye or to your country of residence
- No passport fee is charged for a temporary passport
Sources: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular procedures: passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr), Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – temporary passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Travelling from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Türkiye
Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina with an ordinary biometric passport do not need a visa for Türkiye for stays of up to 90 days, according to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry’s visa information. The ministry advises checking the current entry conditions – passport validity, return ticket and proof of funds – with the embassy before departure. See the ministry’s visa information page for this country.
Other consulates and embassies in Bosnia and Herzegovina
49 other countries are represented in Bosnia and Herzegovina, among them: Albania (embassy), Albania (honorary), Algeria (embassy), Austria (embassy), Bangladesh (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Canada (honorary), China (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Egypt (embassy), France (embassy), Germany (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (consulate general), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy). The full list of all 50 missions is on the overview page for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Closing days
Like most offices in Sarajevo, the embassy closes on public holidays – 1 and 2 January, Independence Day (1 March), 1 and 2 May and Statehood Day (25 November); many missions also close on the main Catholic, Orthodox and Muslim religious holidays. It is usually also closed on Türkiye’s national day (29 October).
Emergency assistance
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the emergency numbers are 122 (police), 123 (fire brigade) and 124 (ambulance). Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina who need help in Türkiye can contact the Bosnian embassy accredited to the country or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo on +387 33 281 100.
Diplomatic missions of Türkiye in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Türkiye in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Measured in a straight line from Sarajevo, the nearest other Turkish office is the Consulate General in Mostar (about 75 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Sarajevo.
- Sarajevo – Embassy of Türkiye (this page)
- Banja Luka (140 km) – Consulate General
- Mostar (75 km) – Consulate General
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Details checked on 14 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Embassies in Bosnia and Herzegovina (October 2026), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina – visa information for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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